Austin’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations are heating up, and the city is buzzing with bold bites, frosty margaritas, and plenty of fiesta-worthy fun.
Whether you’re looking for unbeatable drink deals, rooftop fiestas, or a full-blown tequila crawl, here’s your guide to the best Cinco de Mayo happenings in and around Austin.
For those who want to start celebrating early, Verdad is kicking things off with a crowd-pleaser. On May 4 and 5, enjoy half-off their signature margarita carafes and signature queso from 4 p.m. to close. It’s the perfect pairing for a chill evening with friends and the kind of deal you don’t want to miss.
De Nada is going all out with a Cinco de Mayo Party running now through May 5. Expect tastings from Carabuena (Sunday) and Aguasol (Monday), dice games with prizes from Ilegal Mezcal (Monday), and nonstop giveaways from Topo Chico. The food menu features fan favorites like queso, guac, and quesadillas (birria, carnitas, and bean & cheese). Plus, there’s a photobooth, merch, and festive vibes galore. Dine-in only!
Chuy’s is serving up classic margaritas at a can’t-miss price on May 5. Regular House ‘Ritas (lime, strawberry, swirl, or dot) are just $6, while Grandes are $9 and you get to keep the giveaway cup while supplies last. Add on $5 Chips ‘N’ Dips (think Queso, Queso Compuesto, Lil’ Chuy Gooey or the Boom-Boom Pow), and you’ve got yourself a Cinco celebration without breaking the bank.
Celebrate Cinco with mezcal in hand and music in the air at Licha’s Cantina. On May 5 from 4–5 p.m., enjoy free pours of mezcal and tequila from Mezcal Unión and ATX Tequila. The party keeps going with a live DJ set from 6–9 p.m. It’s festive, flavorful, and oh-so-Austin.
Polvos is making Cinco de Mayo a multi-day affair, running now through Monday. On Sunday enjoy mariachis at noon and happy hour pricing all day, $6 margaritas, and $4 tacos. Bonus: on Sunday doors open at 11 a.m. and Monday at 5 p.m. Come hungry.
Head to the rooftop at Thompson Austin on Sunday, May 4, for a one-year anniversary fiesta at Arriba Abajo. From noon until sundown, this Oaxacan-inspired party will feature a mariachi band, DJ Prissy P, on-site tattoo artists, games, and food from a whole roasted pig to ceviche bowls. Sip on a variety of cocktails including Mexican Candy Shots and a tropical Abajo Blast. Don’t miss the Raspados Station with shaved ice and tequila toppers. The best part? It’s free and open to the public (RSVP encouraged). On Cinco de Mayo (May 5), enjoy $1 carnitas and chicken tacos and $1 shots of 21 Seeds Tequila all day long.
Whether you’re craving tacos on a rooftop or margaritas by the carafe, Austin’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations are full of flavor and fun…